Deadpool (video game)

Deadpool
Developer(s)High Moon Studios[a]
Publisher(s)Activision
Director(s)Sean Miller
Producer(s)Brian Johnson
Designer(s)Joseph Shackelford
Programmer(s)Michael Riccio
Artist(s)Damon Wilson-Hart
Writer(s)Daniel Way
Composer(s)Julian Soule
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)
ReleaseWindows, PS3, Xbox 360
  • NA: June 25, 2013
  • AU: June 26, 2013
  • EU: June 28, 2013[1]
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • NA: November 17, 2015
  • AU: November 17, 2015
  • EU: November 20, 2015
Genre(s)Action-adventure, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

Deadpool is an action-adventure video game based on the Marvel Comics antihero of the same name. It was developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360 in June 2013. Written by Daniel Way, the game's story follows Deadpool as he joins forces with Cable and the X-Men in order to thwart Mister Sinister's latest scheme, getting into numerous comedic adventures along the way. Similarly to other media featuring the character, the game includes self-referential humor and numerous fourth wall breaks.

Upon release, the game received mixed reviews, being praised for its humor and plot elements while being critiqued for deficiencies in its gameplay. Deadpool, along with most other games published by Activision that had used the Marvel license, was de-listed and removed from all digital storefronts in 2014. The game was re-released on November 18, 2015 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam to coincide with the release of the 2016 film based on the character and included all original DLC. On November 16, 2017, the game was once again removed from digital storefronts due to licensing issues.[2]

  1. ^ Dove, Stephen (April 17, 2013). "Deadpool Bonuses & Release Date Revealed". Games Latest News. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  2. ^ Gelmini, David (November 14, 2017). "Deadpool Game Immediately Being Removed From Storefronts". Dread Central. Dead Central Media, LLC. Archived from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.


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